Causes of World War I
What event sparked the beginning of World War I in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Which country was using submarines to sink ships and blockade Great Britain?
Germany
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Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the primary goal of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points? In other words, what did Wilson want to happen after World War I?
To establish lasting peace and prevent future wars.
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Nationalism
Which naval incident involving the sinking of a British ocean liner by a German submarine in 1915 contributed to the United States' growing outrage towards Germany?
Germany
Lenin’s agreement to end Russian participation in the First World War resulted in the annexation of which of the following countries? Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, or Poland?
Poland
Why did the United States not join the League of Nations?
They did not want to get pulled into another European conflict.
Who were the Allies at the start of World War I?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Who was President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
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Who took control of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death?
Joseph Stalin
What was the purpose of the League of Nations, as proposed by President Woodrow Wilson?
To provide a forum for nations to peacefully resolve conflicts and prevent future wars.
Who were the central powers? (2 countries)
Germany and Austria-Hungary
What was the name of the promise by Germany to warn ships before sinking them?
Sussex Pledge
What was the Selective Service Act?
A peacetime draft in the U.S.
What was the name of the treaty that removed Russia from World War I?
Brest-Litovsk.
What is an armistice and when was the armistice signed?
An agreement to stop fighting until a peace treaty can be signed November 11th, 1918 at 11a.m.
Which country started the war in an alliance with Germany and ended the war in an alliance with Great Britain?
Italy
What was the name of the communication sent from Germany to Mexico urging Mexico to attack the United States in exchange for recovered territory?
Zimmerman Telegram
What decision did the Supreme Court come to after Schenck v. The United States?
The government can limit freedom of speech in times of crisis.
What was the result of Joseph Stalin's 5 year industrial plan?
mass starvation
Which countries wanted to crush Germany and force them to pay reparation payments for the damages they had caused?
France and Great Britain